Omicron Delta Kappa induction ceremony set for Nov. 11
The Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Leadership Honor Society at Georgia Southern University will induct 84 new members on Sunday, Nov. 11.
The eighth induction ceremony of the Georgia Southern Circle will take place at 2 p.m. in the College of Information Technology Building Auditorium.
The keynote address will be delivered by Brig. Gen. Harry Carter, who is a professor in the School of Business at The Citadel. A member of the Georgia Southern Circle, he served as interim president of the University and is the former vice president of Academic Affairs.
Membership in ODK is the highest leadership honor awarded to undergraduate junior and senior students; graduate students; faculty, staff, administration and alumni; and persons qualifying for membership ‘honoris causa.”
Student membership candidates must rank academically in the upper 35 percent of their respective class, have above a grade point average above 3.0, and show leadership in at least one of five areas: scholarship; athletics; campus or community service, social and religious activities and campus government; journalism, speech and the mass media; and creative and performing arts.
The Georgia Southern Circle received several honors in 2007. The group earned its second Superior Circle Award for outstanding service to the community and outstanding leadership within ODK.
In addition, Ashley Scruggs was one of 14 students in the entire country to receive an ODK Fellowship to attend graduate school. Scruggs and Daphne Tobin were among 40 students selected to attend the ODK ‘Campus Leaders Today, Community Leaders Tomorrow” summer workshop in New York.
The upcoming induction ceremony will include four outstanding leaders who have made significant contributions to the community and to the University. Marie Harvey Knight (B.S. ’95, M.S. ’97), the executive director of AmericasMart Atlanta, will be inducted as a Georgia Southern alumnus.
University faculty and staff members being recognized are Steven Dean Jacobson, counseling psychologist; Thomas M. Kollars Jr., associate professor of epidemiology and director of the Biodefense and Infectious Disease Laboratory; and Sonya Senithia Shepherd, librarian and assistant professor.
Graduate students being inducted include Jennifer Ryan Austin, Lauren Bailey-Kaeser, Danielle Baumgart, LaToya Nicole Brown, Erin Shelton Bullett, Cheryl Cookmeyer Cabrera, Tiffani L. Cuffie, Nalanta Cherie Dawsey, Nnebuihe Nene Emerole, Jocelyn A. Fisher, Elizabeth Oliver Graham, Ashley Sharpe Hawk, Masanori Isaka, Jason Harris Lawrence, Tia Aniska Minnis, LaDawn Fuhr Mohr, John Matthew Stockstill, Kathryn Claire Tice, Kelli Elizabeth Vincent, and Jamie Marie Yawn.
Senior inductees include Adam Daniel Allen, Kelly Boyette, Ashley Nicole Clements, Monique Chantel Copeland, James Lauren Dowling, Elizabeth Needa Immele, Robbyn Nicole Ingram, Sarah Elizabeth McCraken, Padestes Jane Mutts, Kellie Olivia Penix, Laura Ashley Poenicke, Candace Fay Poitevint, Allie Pritchard, Jessica Lynn Smith, Jasmine Stinson, Joseph A. Tripp, Katherine Ruth Tsahakis, Brianna Nicole Van Alstyne, Catherine Morgan Wood, and Chabre Ashley Woods.
Juniors inductees are Jessica Arnee Alford, Melanie Chae Allen, Cortney Elaine Anderton, Emily Rae Blakey, Victoria Trinay Brady, Kia Elon Burch, Ashley Nicole Chadwick, Whitney Nicole Daniel, Tabbatha Gecara Davis, Sarah Margaret Dewsbury, Margaret Lorraine Dowda, Allison Dawn Durrence, Allison Patricia Durrence, Ditoria Quatrel Geddis, Allison June Harper, Cavion Pierre Harris, Amanda Saralynn Hart, Onaedo Ukwuoma Ilozumba, Katherine McGonnell Jasionowski, Clint Joiner, Kala Crystal Jones, Savanna Lee Lambert, Meredith Lynn Lee, Leah Marie Lewis, Kristin
Paige Marzec, Curtis A. Mathis, Allison Kathleen McGee, Mary Elizabeth Morgan, Jacqueline Ruth Nunn, Andree’ Etmonia Omoregbee, Kimberly Anne Marie Queen, Jamie Dee Randolph, Saxony Sha’ron Shields, Eric Lamar Smith, Margaret Chikondi Soko, Michael Glso Sterling, Charlene Faith Voss, Jennifer Marie Williams, Stephanie Alana Williams, and Khadijah Wisdom.
For more information on ODK, contact Barbara Price at 681-5775 or Theresa Beebe Novotny at 681-5415.
Georgia Southern University, a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, offers more than 120 degree programs serving nearly 17,000 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement. The University, one of Georgia’s largest, is a top choice of Georgia’s HOPE scholars and is recognized for its student-centered approach to education. Visit: www.georgiasouthern.edu
Last updated: 2/2/2018
Georgia Southern University jazz band will perform Nov. 16
The Jazz Band from the Department of Music at Georgia Southern University will perform on Friday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m.in the fellowship hall of Pittman Park United Methodist Church in Statesboro.
Under the direction of Bill Schmid, associate professor of music at the University, the 21 members of this all-student ensemble are an elite group, open only by audition. ‘The purpose of the band is twofold. One, to provide and education for students into the performance of jazz and two, to provide audiences with an opportunity to experience live jazz,” Schmid said.
Among the selections the band will play are ‘San Juan Shuffle,” ‘When I Fall in Love,” ‘Cubano Chant” and ‘Tip Toe.”
There is no admission fee for the performance. Pittman Park United Methodist Church is located at 1102 Fair Road.
Georgia Southern University, a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, offers more than 120 degree programs serving nearly 17,000 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement. The University, one of Georgia’s largest, is a top choice of Georgia’s HOPE scholars and is recognized for its student-centered approach to education. Visit: www.georgiasouthern.edu .
Last updated: 2/2/2018
Georgia Southern University to host Civil Rights author Nov. 8
Civil Rights reporter and author Alvin Benn will speak at Georgia Southern University Thursday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m. in Russell Union Room 2080. He will be speaking about his book ‘Reporter: Covering Civil Rights And Wrongs in Dixie.”
According to Bob Ingram, dean of Alabama’s political reporters and television commentators, Benn, originally from Lancaster, Pa., became ‘one of the most respected journalists to cover the Civil Rights movement” and ‘he brings a new and important perspective to those difficult years.”
Benn is currently a freelance writer for the Montgomery Adviser newspaper in Montgomery, Ala. He has been a reporter for more than 40 years.
Benn’s presentation is sponsored by the Office of Student Media at Georgia Southern University.
Georgia Southern University, a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, offers more than 120 degree programs serving nearly 17,000 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement. The University, one of Georgia’s largest, is a top choice of Georgia’s HOPE scholars and is recognized for its student-centered approach to education. Visit: www.georgiasouthern.edu.
Last updated: 2/2/2018
Eagle Entertainment sponsors trip to New York City
Eagle Entertainment is sponsoring a trip to New York City Friday, Dec. 7, through Thursday, Dec. 13. Only a few spots remain, so sign up today.
Cost of the trip is $350 per person and includes transportation by bus and lodging at the Embassy Suites. The hotel includes a full, cooked to order breakfast daily and a nightly managers reception free for all guests.
Payment may be made by check, Visa or MasterCard. For more information, or to sign up, contact the Office of Student Activities at 912-486-7270.
Georgia Southern University, a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, offers more than 120 degree programs serving nearly 17,000 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement. The University, one of Georgia’s largest, is a top choice of Georgia’s HOPE scholars and is recognized for its student-centered approach to education. Visit: www.georgiasouthern.edu.
Last updated: 2/2/2018
Georgia Southern University offers online training for septic tank contractors
Busy septic contractors and Georgia’s Environmental Health District personnel now have a user-friendly way to complete their required continuing education: by taking online courses from Georgia Southern University.
Georgia’s septic tank contractors and installers have until Feb. 28, 2008, to complete four to eight hours of recertification training. The state’s environmental health workers have similar responsibilities for regular update training.
Georgia’s Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health, Environmental Health Section has authorized Georgia Southern University to provide on-site sewage (OSS) training as online courses to meet the recertification and training needs of these core personnel in ensuring public health.
For $75 per course, participants can avoid the time and expense of travel, hotel and food bills, and loss of work time that come from face-to-face training. Instead, participants have one full month from the date of payment to access the course repeatedly online and take the final exam as often as they wish.
The three scheduled online classes each providing one or two hours of training were developed in partnership with the University’s Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health.
‘OSS 1010: Safety and On-Site Sewage Management” is the hour-long course that covers the various safety issues which must be addressed when installing and inspecting on-site sewage systems.
‘OSS 1200: Wastewater Characteristics” is a two-hour class that covers the biological, chemical and physical characteristics of wastewater. ‘OSS 1210: Pathogens of Concern in On-Site Sewage” is another two-hour class that defines the pathogens associated with sewage and discusses their potential for the transmission of infectious diseases.
The courses may be taken in any order. For more information or to register, visit http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted or call (912) 681-5551.
Georgia Southern University, a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, offers more than 120 degree programs serving nearly 17,000 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement. The University, one of Georgia’s largest, is a top choice of Georgia’s HOPE scholars and is recognized for its student-centered approach to education. Visit: www.georgiasouthern.edu
Last updated: 2/2/2018
Eagle Battalion will honor veterans on Nov. 9
The Army ROTC program based at Georgia Southern University will pay tribute to the nation’s veterans with a special ceremony on Friday, Nov. 9.
All veterans and the general public are invited to attend the Eagle Battalion event, which will be held at 11:45 a.m. on Sweetheart Circle.
The program will include a Fallen Soldier Ceremony that honors the memory of Capt. Edward Jason Korn, a former member of Eagle Battalion who died while serving his country in Iraq in April 2003.
In addition to Georgia Southern, Eagle Battalion includes ROTC cadets from Armstrong Atlantic State University, East Georgia College, Savannah College of Art and Design, and Savannah State University.
Korn was a native of Savannah and a graduate of Armstrong Atlantic.
The Nov. 9 activities at Georgia Southern are being held in conjunction with the national Veterans Day celebration, which is held annually on Nov. 11.
For more information, contact Eagle Battalion at (912) 681-0042.
Georgia Southern University, a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, offers more than 120 degree programs serving nearly 17,000 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement. The University, one of Georgia’s largest, is a top choice of Georgia’s HOPE scholars and is recognized for its student-centered approach to education. Visit: www.georgiasouthern.edu
Last updated: 2/2/2018
International Festival brings the world to Bulloch County
The City of Statesboro, Ga. and Bulloch County will adopt a world view Saturday, Nov.17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the region’s 3rd Annual International Festival (http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/intfest/festival.htm).
Held at Mill Creek Regional Park in Statesboro, the festival includes a Global Village featuring educational booths created by area middle school and high school students, an international bazaar, international sports and games, and international culinary delights. A World Stage will feature entertainment with an international flavor.
‘The sponsors created this day to provide a positive, interactive environment that respects and values the cultural heritage of everyone who takes part,” said festival coordinator Angie Threatte, who represents Georgia Southern University’s Center for International Studies. ‘Audiences learn by engaging in a variety of international activities. We invite people of all nationalities and heritages throughout southeast Georgia to come and enjoy the day.”
The International Festival is a collaborative effort among the City of Statesboro, Bulloch County Commissioners, the Bulloch County Schools, the Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology, Screven County Schools, Emanuel County Schools, Long County Schools, Statesboro-Bulloch Parks and Recreation, the Statesboro-Bulloch County Chamber of Commerce, the Statesboro Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Georgia Southern University.
Students from middle schools and high Schools in Bulloch, Emanuel, and Screven Counties will join with Global Ambassador students from Georgia Southern to create country booths for this year’s Global Village, which will feature history, information, and artifacts from 16 countries ranging from the Bahamas to Zimbabwe.
Schedule of Events
10:00 a.m.-Thai Dance Group
10:30 a.m.- Bagpipes player Bill Davidson takes
10:45 a.m.- Georgia Southern’s Tae Kwan Do Club
11:00 a.m. -M&M Steel Band (Hilton Head)
11:45 a.m.- Chinese Student and Scholars Association folk dance
Noon – Opening remarks by ayor Pro Tem Joe Brannen
Parade of Nations.
1:00 p.m. -The M&M Steel Band
2:00 p.m. – Fushu Daiko Japanese Taiko Drummers (Weston, Fla.)
3:00 p.m. – Awalim Tribal Dance Company
Sponsors for this year’s International Festival are Target, Georgia Southern University Campus Life Enrichment Committee, Georgia Southern alumna Hala Moddelmog, Statesboro-Bulloch Parks and Recreation, BB&T, Ranco Tents, Georgia Southern University Provost’s Office, Bank of Newington, CORE Credit Union, Citizens Bank of Bulloch County, Park Avenue Bank, Sea Island Bank, Rotary Club of Downtown Statesboro, Walmart, Verizon, Coca-Cola, Subway, The Heritage Bank, Kiwanis Club, Hampton Inn, Cleve White Nissan, Pearce and Pearce, and Farmers and Merchants Bank.
Last updated: 2/2/2018
Georgia Southern Psychology Clinic offers stress mastery workshop
Learn to tame your stress at ‘Stress Mastery for the Holidays,” a workshop offered by the Georgia Southern University Psychology Clinic on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Statesboro Regional Library, 124 S. Main St., and it is free and open to the public.
The workshop will offer techniques in progressive relaxation, visualization, and breathing to help reduce personal anxiety and tension that often comes with holiday activities.
The workshop is free, but space is limited. Please make a reservation to attend by calling the Psychology Clinic at Georgia Southern University at 912-871-1685.
Last updated: 2/2/2018
